What does joey mean?
Joey means The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc..
Joey
/ˈd͡ʒoʊ.i/ · noun
Meaning
The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc..
Definitions by Sense
- The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.
- (Australia, slang) A young child.
- Ellipsis of joey word.
- (UK, Ireland, prison slang) A parcel smuggled in to an inmate.
- (theater, circus) A kind of clown.
- (UK, military, slang) A member of the Royal Marines.
- (dated, slang, derogatory, offensive in British) A person with cerebral palsy.
- (dated, slang, derogatory, offensive in British) A stupid person.
Example Sentences
As soon as a joey is born, it crawls into its mother's pouch. The joey grows in the pouch.
Among the kangaroo words that yield the most joviality and joy are those that conceal multiple joeys.
Sometimes a kangaroo word has more than one joey.
"Visit in two days though," said Tommo. "Hang in there mate, got a joey coming, we'll be sweet then."
a joey of brandy
Synonyms for joey
Antonyms for joey
Related Words
Word Forms
- joeys
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for joey?
Common synonyms include jolly.
What is the opposite of joey?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use joey in a sentence?
As soon as a joey is born, it crawls into its mother's pouch. The joey grows in the pouch.
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